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Views on the News: Social Justice and the Met Gala

(09/21/21 10:00am)

On Monday, Sept. 13, the annual New York Met Gala saw attendees don varying garb in response to this year’s theme, “American Independence.” From Hollywood entertainers to political pundits and social media users, viewers praised and/or criticized certain attendees for wearing outspoken fashion in support of varying social justice causes. Some rallied behind the use of fashion as a medium for these expressions. Others questioned if it was rather a display of hypocrisy above all else. 



Acclaimed poet to speak at Brandeis through Creative Writing Online Series

(09/21/21 10:00am)

The Brandeis Creative Writing program will hold a reading with renowned poet and professor Donika Kelly on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 pm. The event serves as the latest installment of this year's Brandeis Readings, a series officiated by the Creative Writing program that brings published authors to the University for conversations with the community on their work. In keeping with the format of previous events, the event will be held virtually on Zoom. 


The History of Ideas program hosts a discussion about the U.S. Constitution in honor of the anniversary of its ratification

(09/21/21 10:00am)

The History of Ideas minor program hosted a discussion about the U.S. Constitution on Monday Sept. 13, four days before the Sept. 17 anniversary of the Constitution’s ratification. The event, “Just Read It! A Dialogue About the US Constitution,” featured a series of short lectures from four professor panelists and six students about sections or aspects of the Constitution that they found particularly striking. Prof. David Katz (HIST), director of the History of Ideas Program, moderated the discussion. 



Brandeis University COVID-19 Statistics: Week of Sept 12

(09/21/21 10:00am)

Brandeis University is keeping the community informed about its COVID-19 statistics through an online dashboard. This dashboard contains information about how many tests were collected, how many individuals were tested, how many individuals tested positive, how many students are in quarantine, how many students are in isolation and the seven-day average for positive tests on campus. The dashboard also includes various statistics about areas in Massachusetts. The Justice will produce infographics each week, visually displaying the information that the University releases online.






PARC’s Suggested Language List gains widespread media coverage

(09/14/21 7:53pm)

Brandeis’ Prevention, Advocacy & Resource Center compiled a list of terms and phrases that they recommend being cautious of using. Julie Jette, who is representing PARC in the media, said, “The list was never an official Brandeis policy, and no member of the university community was ever required to consult with or use the list. Brandeis has a deep commitment to free speech and free expression.” Rather, the list is a compilation of words that may be harmful or offensive to others, and a way for people to be more sensitive to other people’s emotions. On PARC’s website, the group says that the list is meant to be “a tool to share information and suggestions about potentially oppressive language. Use of the suggested alternatives is not a university expectation or requirement. The language you choose to use or not use is entirely up to you.”



University launches new website on Jewish religion, culture

(09/14/21 10:00am)

The University has recently launched the Jewish Experience — a website “dedicated to exploring the most pressing issues facing Jews and Judaism today.” The site is a direct result of the “Framework for the Future” report finalized in January 2020 that seeks to revitalize and improve the University community for years to come. Open to contributions from Brandeis alumni, students, staff and faculty, entries on the website range from light-hearted recipes to serious discussions focused on social justice.



Brandeis University COVID-19 Statistics: Week of Sept 5

(09/14/21 10:00am)

Brandeis University is keeping the community informed about its COVID-19 statistics through an online dashboard. This dashboard contains information about how many tests were collected, how many individuals were tested, how many individuals tested positive, how many students are in quarantine, how many students are in isolation and the seven-day average for positive tests on campus. The dashboard also includes various statistics about areas in Massachusetts. The Justice will produce infographics each week, visually displaying the information that the University releases online.


Brandeis University COVID-19 Statistics: Week of Aug 22

(08/31/21 10:00am)

Brandeis University is keeping the community informed about its COVID-19 statistics through an online dashboard. This dashboard contains information about how many tests were collected, how many individuals were tested, how many individuals tested positive, how many students are in quarantine, how many students are in isolation, the seven-day average for positive tests on campus and the vaccination rates. The dashboard also includes various statistics about areas in Massachusetts. The Justice will produce infographics each week, visually displaying the information that the University releases online.